Bulbs tend to like well drained and rich soil.
Success to them growing is dependent on this.
The area can be either well drained artificially or naturally.
A bed can be made up to 18 inches above the surface if the area is too moist to begin with.
Sometimes stones may be placed on the bottom of the bed to assist in the drainage.
To help with locations that are very wet, a little bit of sand near where the bulb is planted can keep standing water away from the bulb.
Good results can be achieved in heavy soil by using this technique.
Adding fertilizer to the bulbs when they are being planted can increase their health.
Although it is not necessary, it might help in the future.
This fertilizer can make the difference in getting fabulous blooms and just good blooms.
As cold weather nears, mulching over the top of the flower bed may help if living in a very cold climate zone.
After winter is over, the mulch can be removed.
Lily bulbs for sale may be ordered online along with iris bulbs for sale.
If you own bulbs that require ground removal before winter, wait for the leaves to start to die or turn yellow.
This gives time for the bulb to ripen.
A common mistake is to dig early and remove leaves.
Be careful not to harm the plant while digging.
After cleaning the bulbs, set them in the sun for a couple of hours and then put in a cool, dry place to wait for planting again in the spring.
If you don't desire to dig the bulbs every year, many kinds of bulbs do not need this, just read the info about them before purchasing.
Iris bulbs for sale do not require this, nor do lily bulbs.
Be sure to purchase healthy quality bulbs from the store.
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